Though summer is coming to an end, the fun is just getting started in Downtown Chula Vista! Traditions, new and old, will be taking place the whole month of August on Third Avenue in Chula Vista. Join us for one for some of our favorite events of the year including the 25th Annual Lemon Festival and the 2nd Annual Arts in the Park or come visit one of the newbies in the neighborhood. Whether you’re looking to pass some time for a few hours or plan to spend the whole day, Downtown Chula Vista is the perfect place to soak up the last few days of summer.
Things To Do
Whether you’re a Chula Vista native or popping into town for the weekend, stop by Third Avenue in Downtown Chula Vista for exciting events the whole family can enjoy. This month the neighborhood is paying tribute to Chula Vista’s rich agricultural history with the famed 25th Annual Lemon Festival, the 2nd Annual Arts in the Park and welcoming brand new businesses into the community.
25th Annual Lemon Festival
Zest up your summer with a stop in Chula Vista for this year’s 25th Annual Lemon Festival presented by Grasshopper! On Saturday, August 13th from 11 a.m.- 6 p.m., the Downtown Chula Vista Association will transform Third Avenue into a lemon-filled oasis. Enjoy live entertainment from two stages, the Little Lemons kids area with inflatables and lemon-filled crafts, live lemon-themed chalk art masterpieces from six chalk artists, and snap some picks with our new “Tarty the Lemon” mascot who will be stationed at the Lemon Orchard installation next to Mmm…Cakes. We will also have a fun interactive art project called “When Life Gives You Lemons…”, where the community will be able to write inspirational messages on lemons to add to the tree, a Sun Burst Lemon Sculpture, which is a 6’ tall sun-shaped sculpture surfaced entirely out of citrus fruits, and lastly we’re going to have a lemon recipe cook off featuring some of our local businesses, with Mayor Mary Salas as one of the judges.
Don’t miss the chance to celebrate Chula Vista’s agricultural history with family, friends and neighbors and get ready to ‘squeeze the day’! For more information, visit LemonFestivalCV.com.
2nd Annual Arts in the Park
Celebrate arts, community and your wild side with Onstage Playhouse at the 2nd Annual “Arts in the Park” on Saturday, August 27th! Embrace your inner clown with circus-themed performances on the Amphitheatre Stage from Fern Street Circus, Carpa San Diego, as well as other musicians, comedians, acrobats, jugglers, dancers and theatrical performers.
In addition to performers, Artisans Alley will offer attendees the chance to shop local handcrafted items and meet the artisans. Kids will also be able to get creative at the Face Painting Stations, get crafty at the Hat Making Station and continue the fun at the Mermaid Grotto playing different games.
Be sure to bring all your family and friends to this free all-day event featuring something for everyone.
The 2nd Annual Arts in the Park will begin with a warm welcome from Mayor Mary Salas followed by entertaining performances throughout the rest of the day. Wow your senses at this exciting event for the whole community! For more information, visit OnStagePlayhouse.org.
New to the Neighborhood
Calling all dessert lovers, as we welcome El Angel to the neighborhood and celebrate the return of Sweet Life! El Angel offers delicious homemade gelato in a variety of flavors, while Sweet Life offers tasty ice cream flavors, homemade waffle cones, and blended shakes There is certainly no shortage of sweet treats in Chula Vista this month!
Looking Ahead
There is always something brewin’ on Third Ave! Next month beats, brews and bites collide during Amps & Ales. Enjoy specialty craft brews and live music from B-Side Players, Marauak, The Gravities, Cumbia Machin, Euphoria Brass Band and The Routine. Craft beer connoisseurs will get to enjoy unlimited beer samples from San Diego, Tijuana and Ensenada. Those who prefer grapes over barley, will also get the chance to savor wines from San Diego and Mexican Wine Country without having to cross the border. General Admission tickets include entry into the event from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. for $45, while VIP tickets include entry into the event from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. for $60.
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